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Lakeland Man Killed When Truck Hits Him Identified

THE LEDGER

Published: Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 7:20 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 12:35 p.m.

LAKELAND | The man killed early today when he was hit by a tractor-trailer has been identified as James Bernard Edwards, 74, of 5231 Spring Creek Drive, Lakeland,. the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.

Edwards was killed as he walked along County Line Road.

According to the Sheriff's Office, about 2:45 a.m., a white 2009 International semi truck pulling a 53-foot trailer was traveling southbound on County Line Road just north of Spring Creek Drive when the truck driver, Herman Capers, 48, of Lakeland, saw a man walking in the inside southbound lane.

Capers tried to avoid hitting the pedestrian, Edwards, but was unable to do so, the Sheriff's Office said.

Capers stopped the truck, called 911, and rendered Edwards aid. EMS arrived on scene but Edwards was deceased, the Sheriff's Office said.

The investigation is ongoing but at this time it doesn't appear any charges will be filed against the truck driver, the Sheriff's Office said.

<p>LAKELAND | The man killed early today when he was hit by a tractor-trailer has been identified as James Bernard Edwards, 74, of 5231 Spring Creek Drive, Lakeland,. the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.</p><p>Edwards was killed as he walked along County Line Road.</p><p>According to the Sheriff's Office, about 2:45 a.m., a white 2009 International semi truck pulling a 53-foot trailer was traveling southbound on County Line Road just north of Spring Creek Drive when the truck driver, Herman Capers, 48, of Lakeland, saw a man walking in the inside southbound lane.</p><p>Capers tried to avoid hitting the pedestrian, Edwards, but was unable to do so, the Sheriff's Office said. </p><p>Capers stopped the truck, called 911, and rendered Edwards aid. EMS arrived on scene but Edwards was deceased, the Sheriff's Office said.</p><p> </p><p>The investigation is ongoing but at this time it doesn't appear any charges will be filed against the truck driver, the Sheriff's Office said.</p>